Molière (dramatist) - Exam
  • 1. When did Molière die?
A) 1690
B) 1673
C) 1712
D) 1632
  • 2. What was Molière's real name?
A) Jean-Baptiste Poquelin
B) François Molière
C) Louis XIV
D) Pierre Corneille
  • 3. Which famous king was Molière's patron?
A) Louis XIV
B) Charles II
C) Henry VIII
D) Philip II
  • 4. How old was Molière when he died?
A) 61
B) 51
C) 57
D) 45
  • 5. Which of Molière's plays was met with significant controversy and criticism from the church?
A) George Dandin
B) Le Misanthrope (The Misanthrope)
C) Les Précieuses Ridicules (The Affected Ladies)
D) Tartuffe
  • 6. What nationality was Molière?
A) English
B) French
C) Italian
D) Spanish
  • 7. What was Molière's father's occupation?
A) Baker
B) Blacksmith
C) Upholsterer
D) Tailor
  • 8. What was the cause of Molière's death?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Heart attack
C) Pneumonia
D) Stroke
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